Minardi brings back Zlobin
Russian Sergey Zlobin has been brought back by Minardi to carry out testing for the team for the rest of the year. The Moscow-based racer was the first Russian to drive a modern Formula 1 car back in 2002 when he tested for the Faenza-based team
He has made steady progress since then covering 840kms at the Fiorano, Valencia and Mugello circuits for the squad.
Zlobin will now embark on an intensive test schedule beginning at the end of August and concluding in December. Minardi stated that the programme will be supported by Russian businessman, Alexy Zborovskiy.
"We are very pleased to welcome Sergey back to Minardi in order that he can resume the testing programme he commenced with us in 2002," said team boss Paul Stoddart. "Considering the ever-increasing interest in Formula 1 in the countries of eastern Europe, I think it's very important that the sport should be working towards the ultimate goal of having a Russian driver in its ranks.
"Sergey is approaching his involvement in F1 very sensibly, and we will continue to do everything we can to assist him to progress his driving career to the highest possible level."
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